Senior Structural Engineer — Advanced Analysis & Seismic Risk

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking an experienced structural engineer to join the Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) group. The role focuses on advanced analysis, probabilistic methods, and performance evaluation for critical facilities in the U.S. and internationally.

You will work on seismic design, dynamic analyses, and innovative materials in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, an advanced degree in structural engineering or

Qualifications

• Five+ years of professional experience in structural engineering or engineering mechanics.
• Master of Science, Master of Engineering, or Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or similar field.
• Education with emphasis on structural analysis, structural dynamics, and/or engineering mechanics.
• Strong background in structural analysis, dynamics, design, and engineering mechanics.
• Knowledge of probabilistic concepts (risk, reliability, uncertainty, random vibrations).
• Proficiency with ANSYS, ABAQUS, LS-DYNA, and/or SAP2000.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform engineering analyses of structures for extreme events (earthquakes, wind, explosions, impact).
• Develop finite element models and perform linear and nonlinear analyses.
• Perform seismic soil-structure interaction analyses.
• Prepare calculations and reports documenting analyses.
• Review work and assist in proposals, budgeting, and client communications.

Skills

5+ years exp

Structural analysis

Probabilistic concepts

FEA software

PE/SE registration

English comms

Programming skills

Travel readiness

Education

MS in Structural Engineering

PhD in Engineering Mechanics

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

LS-DYNA

SAP2000

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking an experienced structural engineer to join the Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) group. The role focuses on advanced analysis, probabilistic methods, and performance evaluation for critical facilities in the U.S. and internationally.

You will work on seismic design, dynamic analyses, and innovative materials in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, an advanced degree in structural engineering or